NHTSA Recall 09V105000: 12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 167 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Pierce Impel.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V105000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Report received | April 1, 2009 |
| Owner notification | April 7, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Pierce is recalling 167 my 2007-2008 velocity and impel fire trucks. A battery box is positioned on both sides of the chassis frame directly under the cab. Cab interference may occur with the positive battery post and the aluminum cab floor substructure.
Safety risk
If metal-to-metal contact were to happen, an electrical arcing between the cab and battery could occur increasing the risk of electrical short circuit and a fire.
Remedy
Owners will receive a remedy kit along with instructions and should inspect the positive battery posts to make sure the protective caps have not worn away, if contact with the cab has occurred, replace the battery post protective caps. This remedy will be free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2009. Owners may contact pierce at 1-888-974-3723.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V105000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.